Wu-Tang Clan and Don McLean - Will Auckland’s big shows go ahead tonight?

Hip Hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan are in town. Photo / Supplied

It’s good news for Auckland concert goers tonight.

Known for his iconic hit, American Pie, Don Mclean and his support act INXS’s Andrew Fariss are scheduled to perform at Auckland’s Town Hall and according to a spokesperson, the show has been given the go-ahead.

“Tonight’s performance of Don McLean’s ‘The Day The Music Died’ final farewell tour will proceed as planned inside the Auckland Town Hall.” The statement read.

Meanwhile, the fate of the larger of the two concerts, Wu-Tang Clan remained up in the air but a last-minute announcement from a Live Nation spokesperson has revealed fans have been given the go-ahead to bring the ruckus.

Scheduled to take place at Auckland’s Spark Arena, the show marks the first time the iconic hip-hop group have performed in Aotearoa since 2018 and will include a special performance from American rapper Nas.

In a story posted to the group’s official Instagram page earlier today, they appeared to be at the downtown arena completing a sound check.

Wu-Tang Clan were seen preparing for their Auckland show earlier today. Photo / Instagram

Concerns were raised by concert-goers this morning as Auckland braced for significant rainfall but it seems both shows have been left unaffected and fans will be in for a lively Tuesday night.

As of lunchtime today, some streams and rivers have burst their banks, schools and daycares across Auckland are evacuating and a State of Emergency has been declared for the Auckland region.